City unveils tree-canopy study showing 55% coverage; council approves a Trees Atlanta front-yard program
Mableton presented a citywide canopy assessment (LiDAR) showing ~55% tree canopy and identified ~1,800 acres of potential planting areas; the council approved a Trees Atlanta front-yard tree program (contract not to exceed $15,000, cap of 40 trees).
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Director Ryan and Dave Long of the Georgia Forestry Commission presented a first-pass tree-canopy study for Mableton derived from LiDAR analyses; the study estimated citywide canopy at approximately 55% and identified potential planting areas totaling about 1,800 acres. The team highlighted the benefits of pervious surfaces for stormwater absorption and surface-temperature mitigation and recommended policy audits, targeted planting, and continued partnerships (Georgia Forestry Commission, Green Infrastructure Center, Tree Atlanta).
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